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Barbara Billingsley was an American actress best known for her role as June Cleaver on the television series Leave It to Beaver. She was born on December 22, 1915 in Los Angeles, California. She began her career in the 1940s, appearing in films such as Red River (1948) and The Egg and I (1947). She also appeared in television series such as The Jack Benny Program and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. In 1957, she was cast as June Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver, a role she would play for the next six years. After the show ended, she continued to act in television and film, appearing in Airplane! (1980) and The New Leave It to Beaver (1983-1989). She passed away on October 16, 2010 at the age of 94.

Popular As Barbara Lillian Combes (Barbara Billinsley, Barbara Combes)
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 95 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 22 December, 1915
Birthday 22 December
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, USA
Date of death 16 October, 2010
Died Place Santa Monica, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Barbara Billingsley Height, Weight & Measurements

At 95 years old, Barbara Billingsley height is 5' 5" (1.65 m) .

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Height 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Who Is Barbara Billingsley's Husband?

Her husband is Dr. William Leigh Mortensen (28 June 1959 - 5 July 1981) ( his death), Roy Kellino (15 November 1953 - 18 November 1956) ( his death), Glenn Andrew Billingsley (11 October 1940 - 13 February 1947) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Husband Dr. William Leigh Mortensen (28 June 1959 - 5 July 1981) ( his death), Roy Kellino (15 November 1953 - 18 November 1956) ( his death), Glenn Andrew Billingsley (11 October 1940 - 13 February 1947) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Barbara Billingsley Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Barbara Billingsley worth at the age of 95 years old? Barbara Billingsley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Barbara Billingsley's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

2007

In 2007 she was singing at her former Leave It To Beaver - The Lost Episode (1957), co-star's, Jerry Mathers's, mother's 80th birthday party, when he returned from appearing on Broadway, in his debut role, as Wilbur Turnblad in "Hairspray".

2003

After her final role on Secret Santa (2003), she retired from acting at age 87.

1984

Met Jim Henson at a party, before he hired her to voice Nanny on Muppet Babies (1984).

1983

She also appeared in The New Leave It to Beaver (1983), which ran from 1983 to 1989, and voiced the character of "Nanny" in the Muppet Babies (1984) cartoon series, from 1984 to 1991.

1980

After 17 years of semi-retirement, Billingsley returned to movies in 1980's Airplane! (1980), creating another iconic role by spoofing her wholesome image with a brief appearance in this send-up of 1970s disaster movies, as a middle-aged white passenger who could translate between a white stewardess and two African-American passengers, because "I speak jive".

1977

Is a fan of the late Richard Mulligan's two comedy shows: Soap (1977) and Empty Nest (1988), and appeared in an episode of "Empty Nest" in 1991.

1976

Her son Glenn Jr. married Karen Zappas in 1976, and they are still together. They're parents of 3, Barbara's grandchildren, Logan Billingsley, Morgan Billingsley and Taylor Billingsley.

1974

She and first husband Glenn Billingsley, a successful restaurateur, had two sons, Drew and Glenn, Jr. Since 1974, Drew and Glenn have owned and operated Billingsley's Restaurant in West Los Angeles, in the tradition of their father, and their great uncle, Sherman Billingsley, founder of New York City's very fashionable 1940s-era nightclub, The Stork Club.

1957

Adams and Eve (1957).

In 1957, Billingsley began starring in the sitcom, Leave It To Beaver - The Lost Episode (1957), as "June Cleaver", mother to "Wally" and "Theodore", nicknamed "Beaver". She appeared in her most famous role for 234 episodes, remaining with the show until it ended after six seasons.

1956

After the death of her second husband, Roy Kellino (who died prematurely of a heart attack in 1956), she married Dr. William Mortensen, a Santa Monica physician and widower, who was an old friend of Barbara and Roy's during their marriage.

1953

Auditioned for the role of Danny Thomas's second wife on The Danny Thomas Show (1953).

1950

In the 1950s, she turned to television and appeared in shows including the sitcoms Professional Father (1955) and The Box Brothers (1956), as well as guest-starring on "The Abbott and Costello Show", the David Niven anthology series, Four Star Playhouse (1952), and the sitcom, Mr.

1948

Met Marjorie Lord in The Argyle Secrets (1948), where the two began a lifelong friendship that lasted from 1948 until Billingsley's passing in 2010.

1945

In 1945, she received a contract from MGM, and she appeared in several films during the late 1940s and 1950s, sometimes without screen credit.

1940

She was briefly related, by marriage (1940-47), to actor/producer Peter Billingsley's father. Peter Billingsley is best known for his starring role as "Ralphie" in the seasonal TV-movie classic, A Christmas Story (1983). Barbara's first husband Glenn Billingsley's cousin is Peter's father.

1937

After having grown up in Los Angeles, she attended Los Angeles Junior College for one year before moving to New York City, seeking a career on Broadway. After several auditions, she won a part as "Lureen Lee" in a new play, "Straw Hat", which was to open just after Christmas 1937, on Broadway. It closed after only four shows.

1934

Graduated from George Washington High School in Los Angeles, CA, in 1934, but instead of seeking her first acting break in Hollywood, she moved to New York City to seek her break on Broadway.

1930

Born Barbara Lillian Combes, she attended Los Angeles Junior College in the mid-1930s and then moved to New York City, where she worked as a model.